I saw my web page in 16 colors. Yow. I hope there's not too many people out there being forced to look at the Web with so few colors. I think I'd almost rather turn off the graphics than have to look at wiggly renditions of everything. Anyway, thanks to those who've written, I got the email, and as soon as I get over the shame of being on AOL, I'll probably start replying.
I got up this morning at 6 to do laundry, having fallen asleep at 8 the night before. I didn't mean to crash out so early but it seems I can't get on a normal 24 hour rhythm. I'm probably attuned to a different planetary rotation. Anyway, there's not too many hideous people at the Laundromat o' Doom at 6, so I was left alone to read my Jane Austen mystery in peace. I kind of like the book, but it's not really very Jane-ish. Too many footnotes on what the different terms and words the author uses signified in Jane's day. Personally, I think a lot of it is obvious in context, and anyway, why should the author distract from the mystery by instructing the readers on Jane Austen? Presumably, Austen readers would be familiar with the use of terms like gaming-hell, barouche, and White's Club.
But then, I myself have been accused of talking down to my audience in this very diary so what do I know?
I've nothing useful or amusing to say today, I'm afraid. Perhaps I'll add to this later if something useful or amusing happens. Until then, farewell.
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